My child is learning about clocks and time

Math

• The child has learned how to read and identify the numbers on the clock.
• They can now understand the concept of hour and minute hands and their role in telling time.
• They have learned how to tell time to the hour and half-hour.
• The child can now differentiate between AM and PM and understand the concept of a 12-hour clock.

To further develop their understanding of clocks and time, encourage the child to practice telling time to different increments, such as quarter-hour intervals. You can also introduce them to digital clocks and help them practice converting between analog and digital time formats. Engaging in activities like setting timers and scheduling daily routines can also reinforce their understanding of time and its practical applications.

Book Recommendations

• The Clock Struck One by Trudy Harris: This book introduces the concept of counting time and learning to tell time in a fun and engaging way.
• Telling Time with Big Mama Cat by Dan Harper: Join Big Mama Cat and her kittens as they learn to tell time and discover the different activities they do throughout the day.
• What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? by Judy Sierra: In this interactive book, Mr. Crocodile challenges the reader to guess the time as he goes about his daily activities.